Miso Noodles With Tenderstem Broccoli

Miso and vegetables is a pairing made in heaven. For definitive proof, try Miso Roasted Carrots! I’ve been playing around with miso paste in a lot of recipes lately. There are simply few better ways that I have found to add heaps of mouthwatering savoury flavours to so many dishes. As an added bonus, it is unfussy to work with, meaning that good results can be achieved with a minimum of effort. Although we often think of miso soup, it can actually be used in many dishes. It’s particularly good at adding umami to vegetarian dishes. Miso Aubergine (Eggplant) and Miso Butter Roasted Cabbage are just a couple of example of how you can turn plain veg into something mouthwatering. Apart from delicious recipe ideas, you can also learn a lot about miso in those posts! Now back to my Noodles with Broccoli. It’s quick and easy to make without compromising on satisfyingly great taste!

Udon noodles

I’ve used udon noodles for this recipe. They are a wonderfully adaptable Japanese creation used widely in their cuisine. Udon noodles hold their shape very well when cooked, remaining satisfyingly chewy and springy. This makes them perfect for a stir fry or in a brothy soup.
Cook udon noodles just like you would pasta in a pot of boiling water. To save on washing up, I’ve added the Tenderstem broccoli to the same pot when the noodles have five minutes left to go. When they are done cooking, don’t forget to run the noodles under cold water. This stops them from cooking further, so you get the perfect level of doneness. It’s okay – you’ll heat them up again later!

Miso noodles recipe

The magic in this recipe comes from the fantastic sauce that is mixed over the noodles and broccoli. With miso paste at the base, it also includes sesame oil, dark soy sauce, sugar, mirin and a little water. You won’t have to do any real cooking here. Just add the ingredients to a bowl and mix together. I recommend doing this step while the noodles are boiling to save time.
The next step will be to lightly fry the garlic and green onions in a pan, then add the noodles and broccoli. Pour the sauce over top and combine everything together. Give the dish about five minutes to heat evenly. That’s it! Sprinkle more green onions, sesame seeds and chilli oil if you wish for extra flavour and texture.

Serving suggestions

Honestly, this miso noodles recipe gives you everything you need for a one pan dinner. Why complicate things more than you have to by adding lots of sides to an already complete meal? But if you did want a starter or just a little more to place on the dinner table, you could start the meal off with a chicken and sweetcorn soup. And for a side dish, how about a quick and convenient honey garlic shrimp!

Storage and leftovers

If you do wind up with any leftovers, they will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days in an airtight container. Although a microwave is an easy option, the best way to reheat is by returning them to a wok or pan with a little oil over medium heat. Let the miso noodles get hot all the way through and you are ready to go with another great meal!